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Canakinumab

 
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    Canakinumab
    Ilaris 

  • Mechanism of Action

  • A human monoclonal antibody that binds to IL-1β and inhibits its activity, resulting in reduced acute phase response.

Clinical Use

  • Indications
  • Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS) in adults and children aged 2 years or older
  • Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients aged 2 years or older
  • Adverse Effects
  • Injection site reactions
  • Infections
  • Neutropaenia
  • Abdominal pain
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